Book details
Soldiers Three: A Collection of Stories Setting Forth Certain Passages in the Lives and Adventures of Privates Terence Mulvaney, Stanley Ortheris, and John Learoyd
Published in
2023
Description
Excerpt from Soldiers Three: A Collection of Stories, Setting Forth Certain Passages in the Lives and Adventures of Privates Terence Mulvaney, Stanley Ortheris, and John Learoyd This small book contains, for the most part, the further adventures of my esteemed friends and sometime allies, Privates Mulvaney, Ortheris, and Learoyd, who have already been introduced to the public. Those anxious to know how the three most cruelly maltreated a Member of Parliament; how Ortheris wentt mad for a space; how Mulvaney and some friends took the town of Lungtungpen. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Age
12-15
Text complexity
proficient
Length
106 pages
Why to read
- Insight into Military Life: 'Soldiers Three' offers readers a vivid portrayal of the lives of British soldiers in India during the late 19th century. Kipling's detailed storytelling provides a window into the camaraderie, challenges, and daily experiences of military personnel, which remains an intriguing topic for those interested in history and military affairs.
- Cultural Exploration: Through the adventures of Mulvaney, Ortheris, and Learoyd, Kipling explores the complex cultural interactions between the British Empire and colonial India. Readers gain an understanding of the period's social dynamics, colonial attitudes, and the diverse cultures that coexisted under British rule.
- Literary Merit: Rudyard Kipling is a Nobel Prize-winning author, and his work is celebrated for its rich language, masterful storytelling, and deep character development. 'Soldiers Three' showcases Kipling's literary talents and offers a chance to appreciate the work of one of the English language's most skilled writers.
- Entertaining Storytelling: Despite the serious themes, Kipling's 'Soldiers Three' is known for its humor, wit, and engaging narrative style. The stories are entertaining and often lighthearted, making the book an enjoyable read for those who appreciate a blend of humor with their historical fiction.